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NBA live scores

Live betting (or in-game betting) allows bettors to place a wager on a game after it has started. Wagering on NBA games in real time is exciting because the action can change at any moment and, from a betting point of view, in-game bets can be very profitable with the right conditions and betting strategy.

However, because NBA games are very fast-paced, there are many variables that can affect them in real time, so NBA live betting requires both experience and in-depth knowledge of the teams playing.

There are many markets available for NBA live betting, including the moneyline, totals or over/under, point spreads, and prop bets. You can bet in-play on any NBA game, from the first game of the preseason to the last game of the NBA Finals.

When you see live odds that you want to bet on, act quickly since they can change significantly at short notice, depending on what is happening in the game. The faster you can place your wagers on live lines, the better. With so much happening in-play, it’s also slightly harder for sportsbooks to set the most accurate lines, so it can be a good opportunity to find value where you wouldn’t pre-game.

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The best NBA sportsbooks

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Upcoming NBA matchups

The NBA season normally takes place between October and June, during which there are games virtually every day, including the NBA playoffs, Eastern and Western Conference Finals, and the NBA Finals. In the NBA regular season, each of the 30 teams play 82 games, meaning there are a total of 1,230 NBA games played every season.

For basketball bettors, this means there are hundreds of thousands of opportunities to beat the odds set by sportsbooks and cash in. Like any sport, make sure that you do your research before betting on the NBA, otherwise your bets will essentially involve a guessing game. If you’re new to basketball betting, you should start by learning about the NBA’s rules and how the NBA operates.

When betting on a NBA game, you should always check both teams for how their key players are performing, their recent form, their position within the conference standings, and their prospects of winning the championship. Lastly, you should always shop around for the best odds.

NBA Christmas Day games

Since 1947, the NBA has traditionally held games on Christmas Day. At present, five games are held on December 25, which often prove to be among the most anticipated and wagered on every season. While they do not feature any fixed matchups, they regularly include the league’s best teams and players.

Christmas Day games have provided many of the most iconic moments in NBA history, ranging from Patrick Ewing helping the New York Knicks come back from 25 points down to beat the Boston Celtics in 1985 to showoffs between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James in 2009 and 2010.

The Christmas Day games scheduled for the 2022-23 season are as follows:

  • Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns

  • Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors

  • Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics

  • Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks

  • Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks

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Latest NBA results

When betting on the NBA, it’s important not to get too caught up in the standings. Instead, pay closer attention to the teams’ current form and the results of their recent games. Even the best teams in the NBA go through slumps in form and losing teams can equally go on unexpected winning streaks. Try to find out what’s driving those recent results and whether they’ll carry over into the game you want to bet on.

As with many other sports, NBA betting is often not about betting on the best team, but the best number. Point spreads, moneyline, and totals markets and odds will constantly adjust to action and injury news. Make sure you monitor the opening NBA odds for a market and see if you can figure out what direction they are moving in to pinpoint the best time to place your bet.

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BET.CA's basketball betting guides are written by our seasoned betting experts, whose in-depth knowledge of the NBA and NCAA basketball will help you to bet smarter when searching for your next basketball wager.

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